Meg Faure didn’t set out to build a tech startup — she set out to help parents. But when she saw the scale of confusion and overwhelm facing modern families, she knew her work needed to go beyond the consulting room.

In this episode, Meg shares how she transitioned from occupational therapist to founder of Parent Sense, building a parenting app rooted in science, empathy, and trust. We talk rapid product development during COVID, fundraising as a female founder, the tension between clinical integrity and commercial growth, and why purpose — and team — carry you through the hard seasons.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Parent Sense and Meg Faure's Journey

(01:09) Transitioning from Clinical Practice to Tech

(05:05) Building the First Version of Parent Sense

(10:38) Balancing Technology with Human Touch

(13:25) Navigating Business Decisions in Early Childhood Development

(17:19) The Challenges of Fundraising and Leadership

(24:58) Finding Purpose and Support in Tough Times

(28:13) The Vision for Future Generations

(30:24) Impact of COVID on Child Development

(32:51) Lessons Learned and Surprises in the Journey

Check them out: https://parentsense.app/

About Born to Build:

Born to Build is a podcast featuring conversations with the builders, founders, and pioneers driving change from the ground up. Each episode highlights the real stories of SME owners - how they started, what they've overcome, and what keeps them building their business. It's honest, practical business insight from those shaping their industries one bold move at a time, equipping you with the tools to build and grow YOUR business.

In this conversation, Sam and Peter Turner discuss the innovative approach of Beeline, a company that leverages AI to transform corporate training for frontline workers. Peter highlights the shortcomings of traditional training methods and explains how Beeline's platform can streamline the instructional design process. They explore the use of WhatsApp as a delivery channel for training, emphasising the importance of conversational learning. Peter also shares insights on measuring competency, building a sustainable startup culture, and the overarching goal of maximising human potential.

Chapters:

(00:00) Revolutionising Workplace Learning

(03:51) The Power of AI in Training

(09:06) WhatsApp as a Learning Tool

(11:54) Competency Verification in Training

(18:01) Building a Sustainable Startup

(22:18) Maximizing Human Potential

(27:38) Rapid Fire Insights

Check them out here: https://www.beeline.life

About Born to Build:

Born to Build is a podcast featuring conversations with the builders, founders, and pioneers driving change from the ground up. Each episode highlights the real stories of SME owners - how they started, what they've overcome, and what keeps them building their business. It's honest, practical business insight from those shaping their industries one bold move at a time, equipping you with the tools to build and grow YOUR business.

Under Construction is the real, unfiltered story of building a business while it's actually being built. 🚧No fake 'overnight success' stories here, just raw progress, messy middle moments, and the behind-the-scenes grind of turning an idea into something real. Each episode dives into what's working, what's breaking, and what's being rebuilt (again). Think of it as a front-row seat to the entrepreneurial process: honest, scrappy, and always a little under construction.

Vincent Mosebe shares how a devastating shack fire in 2020 became the spark behind Mosebe Enterprise — a mission-driven startup creating affordable, sustainable power solutions for underserved communities. He opens up about overcoming limiting beliefs, building products through real community listening, and why leadership means developing people before technology. Vincent also reveals his ambitious vision for the Mosebe Academy.
It's an honest, deeply inspiring conversation about purpose, resilience, and building innovation where it's needed most.

Chapters

(00:00) Vincent’s Early Life in Vrygrond
(01:38) The 2020 Shack Fire That Sparked a Mission
(03:26) Founding Mosebe Enterprise & Early Self-Doubt
(05:49) Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Finding Purpose
(06:57) Building Tsepho V1–V3: Innovating Through Community Feedback
(10:51) Real-World Impact in Off-Grid Communities
(12:31) Why Mosebe Uses E-Waste & the Sustainability Vision
(15:43) The Challenge of Scaling a Township-Based Enterprise
(17:58) Leadership Lessons: Purpose Over Ego
(19:24) Hiring Youth & Providing Opportunities
(20:27) Vincent’s Background & Self-Taught Engineering Journey
(22:27) Project Helix: AI, Drones & Life-Saving Innovation
(25:04) Advice for Young Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs
(26:25) Redefining Success Through Impact
(28:05) Vincent’s Bold Vision for Africa’s Innovators
(29:25) Rapid-Fire: Build Fast or Build Right?
(31:41) Closing Reflections & Gratitude

Check them out: https://www.mosebeenterprise.co.za/

About Born to Build:

Born to Build is a podcast featuring conversations with the builders, founders, and pioneers driving change from the ground up. Each episode highlights the real stories of SME owners - how they started, what they've overcome, and what keeps them building their business. It's honest, practical business insight from those shaping their industries one bold move at a time, equipping you with the tools to build and grow YOUR business.

Under Construction is the real, unfiltered story of building a business while it's actually being built. 🚧
No fake 'overnight success' stories here, just raw progress, messy middle moments, and the behind-the-scenes grind of turning an idea into something real. Each episode dives into what's working, what's breaking, and what's being rebuilt (again). Think of it as a front-row seat to the entrepreneurial process: honest, scrappy, and always a little under construction.

About Born to Build:

Born to Build is a podcast featuring conversations with the builders, founders, and pioneers driving change from the ground up. Each episode highlights the real stories of SME owners - how they started, what they've overcome, and what keeps them building their business. It's honest, practical business insight from those shaping their industries one bold move at a time, equipping you with the tools to build and grow YOUR business.

In this Born to Build episode, Buhle Lindwa shares how her journalism roots shaped her storytelling-first approach to digital marketing, the leap of faith that launched Lindwa Communications, and the lessons learned in the messy first year of business. She opens up about working alongside her sister, helping clients grow with purpose, launching LC Academy, and how faith sustains her through burnout.

It’s a grounded, inspiring conversation about visibility, courage, and building businesses that uplift others.

Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome & Buhle’s Journalism Roots
(01:58) The Spark Behind Lindwa Communications
(03:48) The Leap of Faith & Early Risks
(06:04) Hard Lessons from Year One
(07:33) Building a Business With Her Sister
(11:22) Client Wins & Meaningful Metrics
(17:21) Why LC Academy Exists
(24:33) Digital Transformation in Africa
(31:15) Burnout, Faith & Sustaining Healthy Leadership
(34:41) Advice to Founders & Final Reflections

Check them out: https://www.lindwacommunications.com

About Born to Build:

Born to Build is a podcast featuring conversations with the builders, founders, and pioneers driving change from the ground up. Each episode highlights the real stories of SME owners - how they started, what they've overcome, and what keeps them building their business. It's honest, practical business insight from those shaping their industries one bold move at a time, equipping you with the tools to build and grow YOUR business.

What if your child’s shoes were quietly shaping their posture, balance, and long-term development?
In this episode, Sam sits down with Nicole van Besouw, co-founder of Common Tread, the South African barefoot shoe brand born in a small home workshop and built with heart, craftsmanship, and purpose. Nicole shares how her occupational therapy background, her husband’s engineering mind, and their family’s own needs sparked a brand helping kids move the way nature intended. From early prototypes to scaling production, global demand, and the gritty realities of building a handcrafted product business — this is a story full of soul, grit, and grounded wisdom for any founder building with meaning.

Chapters

(00:00) Welcome & Nicole’s Origin Story
(01:04) How Common Tread Was Born
(02:24) What’s Wrong With Most Kids’ Shoes
(04:36) “Made With Soul” — The Heart Behind the Brand
(07:20) The Science of Barefoot Movement
(11:18) Building Products That Grow With the Customer
(14:38) How OT + Engineering Shaped Their Design
(18:51) Scaling Craftsmanship
(21:39) Early Challenges & Money Struggles
(26:58) Lessons, Growth & Staying in Their Lane
(33:19) A Customer Story That Changed Everything
(35:26) The Future of Common Tread
(37:21) Rapid Fire & Closing

Check them out: https://www.common-tread.com

About Born to Build:

Born to Build is a podcast featuring conversations with the builders, founders, and pioneers driving change from the ground up. Each episode highlights the real stories of SME owners - how they started, what they've overcome, and what keeps them building their business. It's honest, practical business insight from those shaping their industries one bold move at a time, equipping you with the tools to build and grow YOUR business.

Under Construction is the real, unfiltered story of building a business while it's actually being built. 🚧No fake 'overnight success' stories here, just raw progress, messy middle moments, and the behind-the-scenes grind of turning an idea into something real. Each episode dives into what's working, what's breaking, and what's being rebuilt (again). Think of it as a front-row seat to the entrepreneurial process: honest, scrappy, and always a little under construction.About Born to Build:Born to Build is a podcast featuring conversations with the builders, founders, and pioneers driving change from the ground up. Each episode highlights the real stories of SME owners - how they started, what they've overcome, and what keeps them building their business. It's honest, practical business insight from those shaping their industries one bold move at a time, equipping you with the tools to build and grow YOUR business.

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Under Construction is the real, unfiltered story of building a business while it's actually being built. 🚧
No fake 'overnight success' stories here, just raw progress, messy middle moments, and the behind-the-scenes grind of turning an idea into something real. Each episode dives into what's working, what's breaking, and what's being rebuilt (again). Think of it as a front-row seat to the entrepreneurial process: honest, scrappy, and always a little under construction.

About Born to Build:

Born to Build is a podcast featuring conversations with the builders, founders, and pioneers driving change from the ground up. Each episode highlights the real stories of SME owners - how they started, what they've overcome, and what keeps them building their business. It's honest, practical business insight from those shaping their industries one bold move at a time, equipping you with the tools to build and grow YOUR business.

What happens when a founder decides to run his business on EOS and actually sticks with it? Phillip Mcelu, founder of MCE Solutions, takes us inside the systems, people, and mindset behind building a tech business that works with precision. A grounded, practical look at what it means to lead with clarity and scale with discipline.

Chapters:
(00:00) Intro — From the Ground Up
(01:03) Early Spark: From Cape Town Kid to Computer Builder
(04:13) An Accidental Entrepreneur
(06:51) Early Hurdles: Wearing Every Hat
(12:15) Getting Legit: Tax, Compliance, and Professionalizing
(14:23) Discovering EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)
(19:00) Implementing EOS at MCE Solutions
(23:17) Defining the 10-Year Vision
(28:17) Measuring What Matters — The Scorecard
(32:21) Traction in Action — Rocks, Routines & Accountability
(39:54) Boundaries, Focus & Saying No
(43:02) Advice for Builders: From Technician to Entrepreneur
(46:40) Closing Thoughts & Takeaways

https://www.mcesolutions.co.za/

About Born to Build:

Born to Build is a podcast featuring conversations with the builders, founders, and pioneers driving change from the ground up. Each episode highlights the real stories of SME owners - how they started, what they've overcome, and what keeps them building their business. It's honest, practical business insight from those shaping their industries one bold move at a time, equipping you with the tools to build and grow YOUR business.